What happens during the State Opening of Parliament?

The 2023 State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday 7 November. State Opening is the formal start of the parliamentary year and is the only time the three constituent parts of Parliament - the monarch, House of Lords and House of Commons - regularly meet. Find out more about State Opening: Catch-up on House of Lords business: Watch live events: Read the latest news: Stay up to date with the House of Lords on social media: • Twitter: • Instagram: • Facebook: • Flickr: • LinkedIn: #HouseofLords #UKParliament #StateOpening